Unit Manager - Medical Surgical*
Salary
$130,790.40 - $180,148.80 Annually
Location
Colton, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-19181MS-01
Department
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
The Job
Boost Annual Salary Up To: $184,308 When Modified Benefits Option Is Selected (Depending on Qualifications)
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is now hiring for a Unit Manager in the Medical Surgical Unit who will be responsible for managing Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses and related support staff. This position oversees the day-to-day unit operations, assumes 24-hour responsibility, and has full responsibility for budgetary management and oversight. Unit Managers will supervise and direct the work of others; assign, review, and evaluate, work of assigned nursing and support staff; prepare and/or sign work performance evaluations; handle disciplinary and hiring and firing actions; prepare schedules and approve time off.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits Nurse - Supervisory
Compensation Plan for General Unit
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empires newest medical school.
To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
Certifications: Must maintain necessary certifications and complete on-going educational units/certifications required for assigned areas of responsibility.
Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess ALL of the following, experience may be concurrent:
LICENSEMust possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.NURSING EXPEREINCEThree (3) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with two (2) years being in a Medical-Surgical Unit.SUPERVISORY/ LEAD EXPEREINCEOPTION 1:
One (1) year of experience as a full-scope supervisor or lead/ charge nurse over professional nursing staff.
OPTION 2:
Two (2) years of experience as a Relief Charge Nurse or Relief House Supervisor at ARMC
SUBSTITUTION:
Three (3) additional years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical Unit at an acute care hospital may substitute for the required supervisory/ charge nurse experience.
EDUCATIONA Bachelors of Science in Nursing.CERTIFICATION/ COURSES
Must Possess And Maintain The Following:
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with two (2) or more years of experience supervising professional staff in acute care. A Master of Science in Nursing is high desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Supervisory Nurses Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
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License: Do you possess a current California Registered Nurse license?
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License: Indicate your current California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN 123456, expires 1/31/2027. If you do not possess a California registered nurse license, indicate "N/A". Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
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Experience: Do you possess at least three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse with two (2) years being in a Medical Surgical Unit?
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Experience: Describe your experience working in a Medical Surgical Unit as a Registered Nurse. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment and title. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "N/A."
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Supervisory/Lead Worker Experience: Indicate below the option under which you meet the required supervisory/ lead experience.
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Supervisory Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a supervisor over professional nursing staff.
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have experience. Select ALL that apply.
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Education: Indicate highest degree conferred.
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Certification/ Courses: Check the boxes of the certificates you currently possess and/or courses you have completed:
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Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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